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March 22, 2010 · Sikorsky S-92A · N921AL

Galliano, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
March 22, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (14 uninjured)
Location
Galliano, LA
Aircraft
Sikorsky S-92A
Tail Number
N921AL
Operator
Bristow U S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CEN10IA169

Prior to takeoff, the helicopter's upper Environmental Control System (ECS) panel was not properly secured. The helicopter departed to an off-station platform and returned back to the home base. At an unknown time during the flight the ECS panel departed the helicopter, resulting in damage to one main rotor blade and one tail rotor blade. The helicopter's ECS and auxiliary power unit panels were both painted the same color, impeding visual inspection of the panels for proper closure.

NTSB Probable Cause

An unsecured access door, which departed the helicopter and damaged a main rotor blade and a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the incident was the helicopter's color scheme, which made visual inspection of the door difficult.

Full Narrative

On March 22, 2010, at an undetermined time, a Sikorsky S-92A, N921AL, received minor damage when an Environmental Control System (ECS) panel departed the helicopter and struck one main rotor blade and one tail rotor blade. The two airline transport pilots and 12 passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a company visual flight rules flight plan was filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on-demand air taxi flight. The helicopter was owned and operated by Bristow U.S. LLC. The flight departed the Air Logistics Galliano Heliport (2LS0), Galliano, Louisiana, at 0605, flew to offshore platform Walker Ridge 206, and returned to 2LS0 approximately 0855. According to a statement provided by the pilot, through the company's safety department, the helicopter entered moderate turbulence fifteen minutes into the flight. No unusual characteristics or noises were reported during the flight. Damage to the helicopter was found during a post-flight inspection. The ECS panel has not been recovered, and it is unknown when the panel separated from the helicopter. The helicopter's ECS and APU panels were both painted the same color. This made the visual inspection of the panels difficult to detect if the doors were properly secured. As a result of the incident the company applied contrasting paint to help detect if the doors are not properly secured.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time07:05 CDT
Nearest AirportAir Logistics Galliano (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSikorsky S-92A
Tail NumberN921AL
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageMinor
OperatorBristow U S
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsGe · CT7-8A · Turboshaft · 2498 | Ge · CT7-8A · Turboshaft · 2498
Seats19

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (14 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured14
Total14
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 42 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
Wind270° @ 12 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:01
Weather SourceWFAC

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